Kingston, Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Kingston stretches along the western bank of the Susquehanna River, neighboring the city of Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania.
The borough received its incorporation in 1857, named after Kingston, Rhode Island, with Ruben Jones elected as the first burgess that December.
Kingston maintains a dedicated police force of 19 officers, representing the third largest department within Luzerne County's law enforcement system.
The Kingston Township Tax Collector's office operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for resident services.
Records indicate that Pennsylvania's first public school was constructed in Kingston during the 1770s, marking an educational milestone for the state.
Location: Luzerne County
Inception: 1857
Shares border with: Plains Township, Forty Fort, Luzerne, Edwardsville, Wilkes-Barre, Pringle
Website: http://kingstonpa.org
GPS coordinates: 41.26670,-75.88330
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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